A PE path for academics

March 2022

By Caitlin Kenney

One of the professional engineer (PE) requirements for licensure is four years of “qualified engineering experience.” But what exactly does that look like for those in academia? Can engineers in education become licensed? In most cases, there is a path to licensure for academics, and it’s often simpler than many realize.


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